This content is machine translated SARS-CoV-2 System therapy of atopic dermatitis during corona pandemic. Based on current data and pathophysiologic considerations, recommendations for the management of patients during the pandemic are continually updated by professional societies. So also for common skin diseases with complex…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Chronic wounds Modern wound management is interdisciplinary and individualized Wound healing disorders are often a symptom of an underlying disease and manifest clinically in different ways. In addition to treatment of the underlying disease, local wound treatment is the…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Patient case A long-standing severe psoriasis plaque In the following video, Dr. Basile Darbellay presents the case of a 40-year-old patient who has suffered from severe psoriasis for 25 years. Based on the patient’s history and clinical…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Actinic keratosis Photodynamic therapy still has high priority There are numerous methods of intervention for the treatment of actinic keratosis, including lesion- and field-guided approaches. Photodynamic therapy is among the established treatment modalities for these common precancerous lesions…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Skin carcinomas of the head and neck Tips and tricks for the surgical procedure Prior to reconstruction, the detected skin lesions should always be examined histologically. There are a number of things to consider during a surgical procedure, including adequate instrumentation and consideration of…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Continue basic therapy during corona pandemic? In general, for SLE, it is recommended to continue therapies with drugs that suppress the immune system despite the coronavirus pandemic. Even in immunocompromised patients, the majority of infections appear…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Systemic lupus erythematosus New possibilities for SLE therapy The core of the previous classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) originated in 1982 and were only slightly modified in 1997. It is therefore high time to address the…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Inflammatory dermatoses New trends in the system therapy of atopic dermatitis Dupilumab, a highly effective biologic, has recently become available as a second-line therapy for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. Other targeted therapies are being explored in clinical trials. From the…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis capitis PDE-4 inhibitor proven to alleviate scalp psoriasis Many psoriasis sufferers experience cutaneous symptoms at highly visible, pruritic localization sites such as the scalp. In a Phase IIIb study, the PDE-4 inhibitor proved to be an effective and…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Psoriasis New practice recommendations for systemic therapy from European expert panel In view of the increasing variety of treatment options, the question of criteria for psoriasis therapy specifically tailored to patient characteristics is coming into focus. A Belgian expert panel has…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Actinic keratoses Current overview of a widespread dermatosis Actinic keratoses are a marker of chronic sun damage and carcinogenesis of the skin. Sun protection, especially at a young age, is the most important primary prevention measure against actinic…
